2. (Chem.)
Defn: A prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide. [Obs.] See Per-.
HYPERAEMIA
Hy`per*æ"mi*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A superabundance or congestion of blood in an organ or part of
the body. Active hyperæmia, cognestion d%ue to increased flow of
blood to a part.
— Passive hyperæmia, interchange due to obstruction in the return
of blood from a part.
— Hy`per*æ"mic, a.
HYPERAESTHESIA
Hy`per*æs*the"si*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med. & Physiol.)
Defn: A state of exalted or morbidly increased sensibility of the body, or of a part of it. — Hy`per*æs*thet"ic, a.
HYPERAPOPHYSIS Hy`per*a*poph"y*sis, n.; pl. Hyperapophyses. Etym: [NL. See Hyper-, and Apophysis.] (Anat.)
Defn: A lateral and backward-projecting process on the dorsal side of
a vertebra.
— Hy`per*ap`o*phys"i*al, a.
HYPERASPIST
Hy`per*as"pist, n. Etym: [Gr.
Defn: One who holds a shield over another; hence, a defender. [Obs.]
Chillingworth.